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Area Football, Basketball Coaching Change Tracker

Friday, June 5

According to Kansas Pregame’s Facebook page, area high schools have filled openings for football, girls basketball and boys basketball. However, there are still some openings available. Football Chase: Carl Nolan. Ellinwood: David Kempke. Hutchinson: Luke Berblinger. Larned: Jason Duvall. Lyons: Wyatt Seidl. Macksville: Open. Sedgwick: Doug Mabry, Southeast of Saline: Chance Ptacek. St. John: Reuben... Read More.

Texas Tops Texas Tech in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series Finals

Thursday, June 4

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game three-hitter, Katie Stewart hit her fourth home run in as many games, and Texas opened the Women’s College World Series championship round with a 7-3 victory over Texas Tech on Wednesday night. BOX SCORE The No.... Read More.

Kansas High School Track Athletes Broke 39 Records at State Championships

Thursday, June 4

The 2026 KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships produced 39 state meet records, not including wheelchair events. The state track meet took place Friday and Saturday at Wichita State University’s Crossland Stadium, formerly Cessna Stadium. More than 20,000 fans watched 4,000 athletes compete. Sprint records were set... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. In Class 4A, the McPherson Bullpups had three players recognized as pitcher Cade Strathman and infielder Carter Bengtson were both first... Read More.

2026 KABC All-State Baseball Teams Released

Thursday, June 4

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released their all-state teams for 2026. Many area athletes were recognized for the outstanding play this past season. The highlight from the area was the selection of Trinity Catholic Drew Dechant as the Pitcher of the Year in 2-1A. ... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic’s Drew Dechant Tops KABC Class 2A-1A All-State Baseball Team

Wednesday, June 3

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School’s Drew Dechant was named Pitcher of the Year in Class 2A-1A by the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches and leads the Class 2A-1A First Team. The KABC released its All-State Baseball Teams for Classes 2-1A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A... Read More.

Buhler Softball Players Recognized on AVCTL 3 All-League Team

Wednesday, June 3

Seven Buhler High School softball players earned recognition on the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division III All-League Team. Buhler junior outfielder Macy Miller and senior pitcher Lily Horne were named to the First Team. Sophomore second baseman Kinley Combs was named to the Second Team. Four... Read More.

Buhler Baseball Players Honored on AVCTL III Team

Wednesday, June 3

Five Buhler High School baseball players received recognition on the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division III All-League Team. Junior catcher Chase Moler, junior outfielder Asher McConnaughy, senior outfielder Jared Miller and junior designated hitter Layne Burkhart were named to the Second Team. Freshman pitcher Matix... Read More.

KU Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Loaded Once Again

Wednesday, June 3

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas men's basketball announced its regular-season non-conference schedule Tuesday and it once again features a loaded slate. Kansas will open the regular season by hosting Fordham on Monday, Nov. 2. In its second game of the 2026-27 campaign, KU will host Middle Tennessee... Read More.

Pavlovich Named League MVP; Bullpup Softball Picks Up AVCTL Honors

Wednesday, June 3

McPHERSON, Kan. - After another AVCTL Division III league title and trip to the 4A State Tournament in 2026, the McPherson Bullpups were well-represented on the all-league softball team. Junior Carmen Pavlovich was rewarded for her outstanding play on the mound and at the plate as... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Malik Carson, Chase Track and Field

Wednesday, June 3

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Chase High School sophomore Malik Carson as this week's Athlete of the Week presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week — Carson had a historical weekend at the Class 1A state track and field meet at Wichita State.... Read More.

Cole Toureau Has Strong Outing as Monarchs Improve to 3-0

Tuesday, June 2

Cole Toureau pitched into the sixth inning Monday, allowing just one hit, and the Hutchinson Monarchs won their third straight to start the season, dispatching the Kingman Islanders 11-1 at Hobart-Detter Field. The game ended in the bottom of the seventh inning due to the... Read More.